In that moment, Harps’ life transformed from the bliss of new motherhood to a living nightmare. She descended into a dark depression as she allowed her mind to become clouded with judgement as a wave of deep sadness washed over on receiving the shocking news that her newborn son has Down’s syndrome. She quickly became consumed by grief for the child she thought she was carrying, and fear for the son she had brought into the world.

Raw, heart-breaking, but hopeful, Expecting the Unexpected is one mother’s inspirational journey from the chaos of grief to the calm of inner peace and unshakable love. We follow Harps as she navigates cultural hurdles as a British-born South Asian wife and mother, battles postnatal depression (PND), and embraces the reality of raising a disabled child.

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‘Harps has always been a beacon of hope for so many, and reading this book has been like sitting down with a mate and discovering all the little pieces that have made her the woman she is today. Her honesty, her openness and her heart bounce off every page.’ 

– Giovanna Fletcher